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N880 FLB

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,010 mi
Last recorded60,010 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 FLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,151 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 59,151 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,012 miles

under body and components coated in underseal

Fail 25 Jun 2020 59,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body and components coated in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 54,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2012 53,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,938 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front braded brake hoses minor contact suspension arms

nearside headlamp image fuzzy , at max height

slight imbalance on front brakes

unsure of date of registration , two gas emissions test only

unsure of rear number plate illumination , from behind plate

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,285 miles

all brake discs corroded and rear pads getting low

slight play in steering rack track rods nearside and offside

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,836 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,902 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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N880 FLB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N880 FLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N880 FLB registered?

N880 FLB is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N880 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N880 FLB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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